French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

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To Robert Fulton: What, sir, would you make a ship sail against the wind and currents by lighting a bonfire under her deck? I pray you excuse me, I have no time to listen to such nonsense.
Ability is nothing without opportunity.
Imagination rules the world.
Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.

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